Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Plastics)

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Plastics)

Location: Gray Court, SC | Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 2/2/3 rotating | Hours: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM

Join one of North America’s largest plastics manufacturers—a global industrial producer supplying raw and semi-finished plastic materials that keep packaging, construction, healthcare, food service, and industrial supply chains moving.

• Products span: packaging films, bags, and wraps
• Construction and industrial-grade plastic sheets
• Food service and other disposable plastic items

At 8 PM you step onto the floor ready to keep critical equipment running through the night. You’ll move from a planned PM route to a sudden call for a noisy bearing, switch gears to help an electrical tech isolate a fault, and finish by documenting a parts requisition so the tool room is stocked before the next shift arrives. Safety, precision, and clear communication define your craft.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical equipment to restore uptime quickly.
• Execute lubrication routes and preventive maintenance (PM) on mechanical systems.
• Partner with electrical technicians on electrical/electronic tasks when needed.
• Perform welding, machining, and millwright duties to fabricate, align, and install components.
• Identify and source parts; support tool room inventory and requisitions.
• Design, assemble, and install new mechanical equipment and assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings to plan and verify work.
• Keep equipment in optimal working condition and verify functionality post-repair.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work area and follow all safety and housekeeping practices.
• Communicate with production supervisors and assist on production lines as needed.
• Maintain required certifications; keep current with training, procedures, and best practices.
• Operate all maintenance equipment safely and according to standards.

• Proven skill troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic computer proficiency for PMs, documentation, and parts lookups.
• Electrical experience is a plus (not required).
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with solid problem-solving instincts.

• Reliable, safety-focused technicians who take pride in craftsmanship.
• Curious troubleshooters who dig into root causes, not just symptoms.
• Team players who communicate clearly and pitch in on the line when needed.
• Adaptable night-owls ready for a fast-paced, overnight rotating schedule.